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Robert · 9th July 2005, 05:20 AM

My latest acquisition.

Blade lenght = 18 inches
Blade thickness at guard = 3/8 inch
Blade width at widest point = 1 inch
Blade width at narrowest point = 3/4 inch

Grip material is horn and brass or bronze with traces of gold plateing.
Guard is brass or bronze. Please help, in identifying the age and origin
of this piece. I will post better pictures tomorrow when I can take them
outside in sunlight. Thanks.

Robert

Lew · 9th July 2005, 01:53 PM

Hi Robert

Your sword is Indonesian some type of parang it seems old and in good condition a nice find.

Lew

Rick · 9th July 2005, 04:32 PM

Missing knucklebow ?

Robert · 9th July 2005, 05:40 PM

Lew and Rick,
I was thinking it could be either a parang or pedang. I'm not sure if it had a knucklebow or if it had another loop on the lower part of the guard with a chain.That was one of the questions I was hopeing to get answered. Does anyone have a guess as to its age?

Lew · 10th July 2005, 06:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Robert Coleman

Lew and Rick,
I was thinking it could be either a parang or pedang. I'm not sure if it had a knucklebow or if it had another loop on the lower part of the guard with a chain.That was one of the questions I was hopeing to get answered. Does anyone have a guess as to its age?

Hi Robert

My guess on it's age would be 1900-1920?

Lew

Rick · 10th July 2005, 03:53 PM

Hi Robert , it looks to me like a knucklebow would have terminated quite nicely in the figure's mouth .
A very interesting sword .

Robert · 10th July 2005, 08:10 PM

Rick,
I think you are right about the knucklebow, looks like it's time to do a little casting work.

Thanks.

Robert

not2sharp · 11th July 2005, 12:56 AM

Very nice piece. I like that it shows traditional manufacture and a very pronounced European influence. During the 19th centruy these kinds of swords were often part of the dress of military musicians in Europe.

British example

9th July 2005, 05:20 AM	#1
Robert EAAF Staff Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Centerville, Kansas Posts: 2,196	ID Help My latest acquisition. Blade lenght = 18 inches Blade thickness at guard = 3/8 inch Blade width at widest point = 1 inch Blade width at narrowest point = 3/4 inch Grip material is horn and brass or bronze with traces of gold plateing. Guard is brass or bronze. Please help, in identifying the age and origin of this piece. I will post better pictures tomorrow when I can take them outside in sunlight. Thanks. Robert Attached Images

9th July 2005, 01:53 PM	#2
Lew (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: East Coast USA Posts: 3,191	Hi Robert Your sword is Indonesian some type of parang it seems old and in good condition a nice find. Lew

9th July 2005, 04:32 PM	#3
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,288	Missing knucklebow ?

9th July 2005, 05:40 PM	#4
Robert EAAF Staff Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Centerville, Kansas Posts: 2,196	Lew and Rick, I was thinking it could be either a parang or pedang. I'm not sure if it had a knucklebow or if it had another loop on the lower part of the guard with a chain.That was one of the questions I was hopeing to get answered. Does anyone have a guess as to its age?

10th July 2005, 03:53 PM	#6
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,288	Hi Robert , it looks to me like a knucklebow would have terminated quite nicely in the figure's mouth . A very interesting sword .

10th July 2005, 08:10 PM	#7
Robert EAAF Staff Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Centerville, Kansas Posts: 2,196	Rick, I think you are right about the knucklebow, looks like it's time to do a little casting work. Thanks. Robert

11th July 2005, 12:56 AM	#8
not2sharp Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 210	Very nice piece. I like that it shows traditional manufacture and a very pronounced European influence. During the 19th centruy these kinds of swords were often part of the dress of military musicians in Europe. British example